If you’ve recently noticed your drains are becoming blocked, you’re likely to want to eradicate the issue as soon as possible. However, before you start the unblocking process, there are a number of things you should avoid to ensure you don’t create any further damage.
Chemical Drain Cleaners
Whilst they may be a quick fix for blocked drains, chemical drain cleaners can be very tough on the pipes themselves, not to mention that they are very bad for the environment and are unlikely to stop the problem from reoccurring.
Coat Hangers
Unbent coat hangers are commonly used to try and reach any blockages and dislodge them. However, more often than not, a coat hanger will not be able to help. Most blockages will have formed further down the pipe than a coat hanger is able to reach. Coat hangers can damage pipes or become lodged, causing more harm than good!
Garden Hose
It makes sense to use the high-water pressure from a garden hose to wash away any drain blockages or clogs. Unfortunately, this is a sure way to cause damage to your pipes and flood the room too! It’s important to leave any jetting to the professionals.
Not Calling Professionals
Calling in the professionals to deal with your blocked drains is the best way to guarantee that your home will be clog-free. At Drain Checker, we have the tools needed to unblock your drain safely and efficiently. Unlike many other drain companies, we won’t charge you extra if we need to use extra machinery like mechanical or jetting equipment.
For more information on how we can help you, you can get in touch with a member of the team today by visiting our contact page, or by calling us on 0800 849 8099.